Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 173: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the acreage of land covered by REP scheme plans; the acreage of such plans which are designated and proposed to be designated under the special area of conservation, special protection area and national heritage area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37433/05]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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The total area covered by REPS plans is 1,714,753 hectares. This includes 139,141 hectares of non-commonage land consisting of special areas of conservation, special protection areas and natural heritage areas. There are also 188,914 hectares of commonage in REPS. This includes both designated and undesignated land but a breakdown is not readily available.